HP Deskjet 5740 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 88)

Document prints slowly
● Multiple software programs are open
● Complex documents, graphics, or photos are printing
● Best or maximum dpi print mode is selected
● Printer is in ink-backup mode
● Printer software is outdated
● Computer does not meet system requirements
Multiple software programs are open
The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed.
To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing.
Complex documents, graphics, or photos are printing
Documents containing graphics or photos print more slowly than text documents.
If your computer does not have enough memory or disk space to print the document
under normal conditions, you can use Low Memory Mode. Using this option can reduce
the quality of the printout. Low Memory Mode also turns off 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
printing.
To activate Low Memory Mode, perform the following steps:
1
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2 Click the Basics tab, and then click the Advanced Features button.
3 Select the Low Memory Mode check box.
4 Print the document.
Best or maximum dpi print mode is selected
The printer prints more slowly when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print
quality. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode.
Printer is in ink-backup mode
The printer might print more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode .
To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer.
Printer software is outdated
Outdated printer software might be installed.
For information about updating the printer software, visit HP’s Web site at
www.hp.com/support .
Computer does not meet system requirements
If your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space on the
hard drive, the printer processing time will be longer.
1
Verify that the computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet the
system requirements.
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